Meaning of RIDGEPOLE
| Pronunciation: | | 'rij`powl
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[n] a beam laid along the ridge of a roof; provides attachment for upper end of rafters |
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RIDGEPOLE is a 9 letter word that starts with R. |
| | Synonyms: | | ridge, rooftree |
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| | See Also: | | beam, gable roof, saddle roof, saddleback, saddleback roof | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Ridge"pole`\, n. (Arch.)
The timber forming the ridge of a roof, into which the
rafters are secured.
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